BOAT SAFETY COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPLETE REVIEW
●● When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the bow?
Answer: In front of you
●● The helm is what onboard a boat?
Answer: The mechanism controlling speed and direction
●● When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard
side?
Answer: On your right
●● A planing hull has which of the following characteristics?
Answer: It is designed to ride on top of the water
●● Where must registration numbers be displayed?
Answer: Bow
●● What is another name for the boat's serial number?
Answer: Hull identification number
,●● If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No
Discharge Zone?
Answer: Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
●● A garbage dumping placard must be prominently posted on boats
longer than what size?
Answer: 26 feet
●● When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of
aquatic nuisance species?
Answer: Before you leave the ramp area
●● What should you do with a torn life jacket?
Answer: Discard and replace it - do not attempt to fix it
●● When selecting a life jacket, what should be the most important
consideration?
Answer: Size
●● What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition" for
life jackets?
Answer: Straps and zippers work
, ●● Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame
arrestor?
Answer: Prevents explosions on inboard gasoline engines
●● Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a life jacket during
what activity?
Answer: At all times when on the water
●● Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable
dinghy?
Answer: A PFD for each person aboard
●● What does a red and green light indicate when seen together at
night?
Answer: A sailboat is heading straight at you
●● According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot
powerboat?
Answer: A whistle or horn
●● Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals?
Answer: Flares are rated for day, night or combined day/night use
PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPLETE REVIEW
●● When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the bow?
Answer: In front of you
●● The helm is what onboard a boat?
Answer: The mechanism controlling speed and direction
●● When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard
side?
Answer: On your right
●● A planing hull has which of the following characteristics?
Answer: It is designed to ride on top of the water
●● Where must registration numbers be displayed?
Answer: Bow
●● What is another name for the boat's serial number?
Answer: Hull identification number
,●● If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No
Discharge Zone?
Answer: Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
●● A garbage dumping placard must be prominently posted on boats
longer than what size?
Answer: 26 feet
●● When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of
aquatic nuisance species?
Answer: Before you leave the ramp area
●● What should you do with a torn life jacket?
Answer: Discard and replace it - do not attempt to fix it
●● When selecting a life jacket, what should be the most important
consideration?
Answer: Size
●● What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition" for
life jackets?
Answer: Straps and zippers work
, ●● Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame
arrestor?
Answer: Prevents explosions on inboard gasoline engines
●● Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a life jacket during
what activity?
Answer: At all times when on the water
●● Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable
dinghy?
Answer: A PFD for each person aboard
●● What does a red and green light indicate when seen together at
night?
Answer: A sailboat is heading straight at you
●● According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot
powerboat?
Answer: A whistle or horn
●● Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals?
Answer: Flares are rated for day, night or combined day/night use
